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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.16, 1,173.57 and 665.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.16, 1,173.57 and 665.32 is: 916.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.16 : 1,173.57 = 665.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.16/1,173.57 = 665.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.16x = 1,173.57 × 665.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.16x = 780,799.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,799.59/852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.26

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